A History of Abstaining (Part Two of Seven in our "Vino or Volstead" Series)

In this episode, I trace the origins of the belief that alcohol consumption is a sin. Did this start in AD 30 or so? Or earlier? Or much later? In short, I conclude that the alcohol-as-a-sin, abstinence-only movement is likely about 150-200 years old in total, making it a relatively novel innovation for such a widespread persuasion in America. Music credit: "Cute Avalanche" by RKVC - No Copyright (Thanks, RKVC!)